18 Unique Ways to Decoupage Mason Jars

There are countless ways to Mod Podge mason jars, and I'm sharing 18 unique options! These decoupage mason jars are easy and fun.

Are you wanting to decoupage mason jars? Of course you are – they are all the rage right now! There are so many things I love about mason jars, and one of the biggest is that they are really easy to craft with. I'm talking about instant gratification. I've done a few Mod Podge mason jars and loved the results.

Mason Jar Crafts

A lot of people are intimidated by working with glass of any sort, but there's no reason to be. It's basically the same as working with other craft surfaces, you just have to be more careful since the likelihood of breaking is obviously increased.

Mason jar crafts are perfect for decor and gifts – those are my two favorite uses. Making decor with mason jars is pretty awesome, especially when you can dig jars out of the recycling bin (hello, free!).

I also love giving gifts in mason jars because the packaging is also the gift. Me likey giving and receiving mason jar gifts.

Preparing Mason Jars for Crafts

Before you get started, remove labels from the jars using one of our DIY sticker remover methods.

Mason jars tend to get greasy fingerprints on the outside from so much handling, so I always recommend washing them with a mild soap and water and letting dry. You can also use rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball to clean the glass if you need.

You can paint mason jars before decoupaging over the top. If you use any sort of paint, it should be either a spray paint (like a primer) or an acrylic paint. Mod Podge is an acrylic product so it works well with acrylic paint just fine. You'll see some painted mason jars in the projects below.

Mod Podge Mason Jars – Which Formula?

You can use just about any Mod Podge formula with mason jars. Glass is shiny by nature, so Gloss is the most commonly used on mason jars for most people. However, you can always use the Matte or Satin formulas if you are looking for a bit of a different finish.

Using Tea Lights

You can absolutely use tea lights with Mod Podge mason jars – real or battery powered. Just keep in mind that the Mod Podge should be on the outside of the jar if you are planning on using real tea lights.

The glass will act as a barrier and, while the jar might get a little hot, it'll be fine and nothing will melt (PS – Mod Podge is non-flammable, but it can melt when exposed to direct flame or heat).

Special Techniques

Remember that both the tops and bottoms of mason jars are curved. If you are going to Mod Podge mason jars completely from top to bottom, you're going to need to place darts in the paper or fabric (similar to a sewing pattern). To adds darts means to cut a triangle in the paper or fabric and then fold over. You can see in the image above.

Do you want to color mason jars with Mod Podge? Get our colored mason jars technique here on the blog. It's a fun one.

Besides the above, there's not much else you need to do besides experiment and have fun! Putting Mod Podge on a jar is simple, and there are a lot of options. In fact, here are 18 unique ways to decoupage mason jars. Which one inspires you the most?

Decoupage Mason Jars

Ginger used epsom salt and stenciling to give a festive holiday feel to her mason jar luminaries. What I love about this project is that it's great for beginners; no previous crafting experience needed!